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RazMan said:
Wow! It is so refreshing to see something which really stands out for it's individuality and style. I love the minimalistic seat - really low and discrete. I am looking for something like that for my Roctane - mind if I ask where you got it or is it a one-off?
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The seat pan is walzwerk. I had it recovered in leather and added a jell pad by Rich’s custom seats in Seattle. My pic has it slid all the way forward in the rail. I actually prefer to ride it and the look of it slid back a bit towards the fender.

The walzwerk stock seat is remarkably comfortable for a metal pan covered in vinyl.

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It has a copper color because it IS copper! 😎I took it to a metal plating company to remove the chrome and replace it with copper.
 
Gr8adv said:
It has a copper color because it IS copper! 😎I took it to a metal plating company to remove the chrome and replace it with copper.
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It looks sharp..... however, I'm not too sure about the wrapping on the handlebars..? What's going on with the bars..? The bars might look pretty cool in the same copper plating...?
 
Star-Lord said:
It looks sharp..... however, I'm not too sure about the wrapping on the handlebars..? What's going on with the bars..? The bars might look pretty cool in the same copper plating...?
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It’s old an oldschool leather cord wrapped around the bar. Did it for fun as I have not wrapped a bar since way-back. It’s easy on easy off. For now it’s on. It is growing on me. Nice to have something unique.
 
Red64 said:
Agree the copper and black looks awesome.
So based on your signature image. I take it you are into yoga?
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The Ohm sign contains multiple levels of symbolism, each symbolizing a distinct aspect of spiritual truth and enlightenment.

Whether worn as a pendant, displayed as artwork, or incorporated into daily meditation practice, the Ohm symbol is a powerful reminder of all things' connectivity and the eternal essence of existence. It urges us to connect with the universe's rhythm, embrace the divine nature within, and embark on a transforming journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.
 
Gr8adv said:
The Ohm sign contains multiple levels of symbolism, each symbolizing a distinct aspect of spiritual truth and enlightenment.

Whether worn as a pendant, displayed as artwork, or incorporated into daily meditation practice, the Ohm symbol is a powerful reminder of all things' connectivity and the eternal essence of existence. It urges us to connect with the universe's rhythm, embrace the divine nature within, and embark on a transforming journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.
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Very deep
I am currently on a 1 month Ayurveda and yoga retreat in Chennai India. Learning much more about this.
Unfortunately it also means my ride is sitting at home back in Germany and missing some of the best of the riding season.
 
Gr8adv said:
The Ohm sign contains multiple levels of symbolism, each symbolizing a distinct aspect of spiritual truth and enlightenment.

Whether worn as a pendant, displayed as artwork, or incorporated into daily meditation practice, the Ohm symbol is a powerful reminder of all things' connectivity and the eternal essence of existence. It urges us to connect with the universe's rhythm, embrace the divine nature within, and embark on a transforming journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.
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Don't forget Ohm's Law. which I needed to use in order to figure out the needed resistance to satisfy the CAN BUS for the new taillights..

Leather wrap.. got it.. the picture made it look like it was a piece of split wiring loom, wrapped over the bars..
 
Red64 said:
Very deep
I am currently on a 1 month Ayurveda and yoga retreat in Chennai India. Learning much more about this.
Unfortunately it also means my ride is sitting at home back in Germany and missing some of the best of the riding season.
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Spiritually doesn’t have to be deep.

Ayurveda Is interesting. I think eating with the season is mentally healthy. In the US we have gotten so accustomed to all foods all the time. There is something very cool to eat what the land gives us seasonally.

On more than one occasion (the most recent was a 6 week explore thru Baja this spring) I have turned off the blue screens, removed my watch, ate when hungry and got up and down with the sun. Very very peaceful.
 
Gr8adv said:
So bad. View attachment 18866
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That union is the trouble spot on so many aftermarket exhaust alternatives. The odd flow angles from the head pipe back makes for some weird looking transitions.
You would think there would be a market for someone to do it right.
 
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